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‘Goodfellas’: This Is the Character Michael Jackson’s Manager Played in the Movie
';Goodfellas' featured some colorful nonprofessional actors. Michael Jackson's manager Frank DiLeo was 1 one of them.
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‘Goodfellas’: Alec Baldwin Was Almost Cast as Henry Hill Instead of Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta was immortalized by his unforgettable performance as Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's classic gangster film 'Goodfellas.' Even though he stole the show as the troubled mobster, the role nearly went to Alec Baldwin before Liotta locked it up.
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‘Goodfellas’: How the Killing of Billy Batts Matched the Real Story
The death of Billy Batts serves as a turning point in the 'Goodfellas' film. Here's how it compared to Henry Hill's account of Batts' death.
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‘Goodfellas’: Karen Hill’s Real-Life Reaction to Being Stood Up by Henry — ‘It Was Like a Hit’
Henry and Karen Hill's relationship has a wild start in 'Goodfellas.' The real-life version wasn't far off.
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‘Goodfellas’: Marrying Karen Was Much More Painful for Henry Hill in Real Life
Henry Hill's courtship of Karen happens fast in 'Goodfellas.' It wasn't so easy for Henry in real life.
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‘Goodfellas’: How Henry Hill’s Beating of Karen’s Assaulter Really Happened
The 'Goodfellas' scene featuring Henry Hill beating Karen's neighbor is especially brutal -- and quite close to what actually happened.
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‘Goodfellas’: Spike Lee Could Understand What a Cocaine High Was Like After Seeing the Movie
In his praise of 'Goodfellas,' Spike Lee once marveled at Martin Scorsese's ability to portray the effects of cocaine on film.
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‘Goodfellas’: Why Marlon Brando Told Martin Scorsese Not to Make the Movie
Before he directed 'Goodfellas,' Martin Scorsese spoke with Marlon Brando, who advised against making the film.
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‘Goodfellas’: Why Michael Imperioli Had to Be Rushed to the Hospital During Shooting
During his shoots as Spider in 'Goodfellas,' Michael Imperioli had to take a trip to the emergency room.
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‘Goodfellas’: What the Real Henry Hill Thought of ‘The Godfather’ and Other Mob Movies
Henry Hill, whose life story was the basis for 'Goodfellas,' made a point of going to see mob films like 'The Godfather' in the '70s.
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‘Goodfellas’: The Real Jimmy ‘The Gent’ Was Even More Vicious Than Robert De Niro’s Version
While De Niro's version of Jimmy 'The Gent' in 'Goodfellas' was frightening, the real-life criminal was even more menacing.
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‘Goodfellas’: Did the Real Henry Hill Make Any Money From the Movie?
'Goodfellas' was a commercial success for Martin Scorsese and Warner Bros. And the real-life Henry Hill wanted his cut.
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‘Goodfellas’: Henry Hill’s Remorseful DVD Commentary Rang Hollow to Prosecutor Ed McDonald
In a 'Goodfellas' DVD commentary featuring Henry Hill and prosecutor Ed McDonald, Hill expressed remorse. McDonald wasn't buying it.
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‘Goodfellas’: Joe Pesci Stole This Iconic Line From a Real Interaction With a Mobster
Joe Pesci's famous scene in 'Goodfellas' was inspired by a real conversation.
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‘Goodfellas’: Preview Audiences Hated the Movie and Would Walk Out of the Theater
Thirty years after its release, 'Goodfellas' is regularly hailed as a masterpiece. Early test audiences didn't see it that way.
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‘Goodfellas’: Why the Editor Knowingly Left a Major Continuity Error in the Movie
While 'Goodfellas' was nominated for the Best Film Editing Oscar, the movie featured numerous continuity errors -- including 1 biggie.
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‘Goodfellas’: Why Lorraine Bracco Was So Hostile to the Federal Prosecutor Between Takes
During the 'Goodfellas' shoot, the federal prosecutor playing himself recalled genuine hostility coming from Lorraine Bracco.
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‘Goodfellas’: Why Brian Dennehy or Another Pro Actor Didn’t Play the Federal Prosecutor
The prosecutor with no sympathy in 'Goodfellas' could have been played by a pro like Brian Dennehy. But the real-life U.S. attorney got the job.
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‘Goodfellas’: The Actor Who Played Lois Also Had a Key Role in ‘The Irishman’
After nailing her part of drug-mover Lois in 'Goodfellas,' Welker White returned for another key role in 'The Irishman.'
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‘Goodfellas’: The Real Story of Henry Hill’s Drug Mule and Her Lucky Hat
Late in 'Goodfellas,' there's a hilarious interaction between Henry Hill and his drug carrier Lois. She had a real-life counterpart.
